Cheng Jin’s due date came early. After spending nearly twenty days in the hospital, he began experiencing contractions. The medical staff reacted very quickly and immediately took him to the delivery room, where he gave birth to a baby boy two hours later.

Lu Tao and Cheng Xu, who were waiting outside the delivery room, heard the baby’s cries and were relieved when a nurse came out to tell them that Cheng Jin was also safe and sound.

The newborn resembled Cheng Jin quite a bit: small, soft, and incredibly cute. The moment Cheng Jin saw him, his heart melted. He held the baby and didn’t want to let go until Lu Tao said, “You need to rest because of your stitches. You shouldn’t hold him for too long each day. You’ve already exceeded the limit today.”

Reluctantly, Cheng Jin handed his child over to the nurse. The hospital has nurses specially assigned to take care of newborns, and they offer free care for the first half month. If parents wish to extend this period, fees apply. “New Females” usually don’t produce much breast milk, so their babies need to be fed formula. However, the mothers still experience significant breast swelling for a while, especially around the nipples, feeling as if something is clogged and very uncomfortable. This situation requires a breast pump or manual unclogging.

Three days after giving birth, Cheng Jin began to feel his breasts swell. It was a sensation he had never experienced before; his nipples were as hard as stones and extremely painful to touch, even a slight brush of fabric caused severe pain. At first, he was too embarrassed to speak to the medical staff or his husband about it, bearing the pain until it became unbearable at night, which Lu Tao noticed.

Lu Tao was preparing to wash Cheng Jin when he noticed that Cheng Jin kept clutching his shirt, refusing to let it be touched. Realizing something was wrong, and having learned much about pregnancy and postpartum care, Lu Tao asked, “Are your breasts starting to hurt?”

With a flushed face, Cheng Jin awkwardly nodded and whispered, “It hurts.”

Lu Tao frowned, “When did it start hurting? Why didn’t you say anything?” He gently took Cheng Jin’s hand, his voice much softer now, “Let me see.”

Cheng Jin was still shy, but finally let his guard down and allowed Lu Tao to unbutton his shirt. When his nipples, swollen to twice their usual size, were exposed, Lu Tao’s brow furrowed deeply, “You’ve been holding this pain in?”

“I couldn’t bear it anymore…” Cheng Jin’s pain seemed to double under Lu Tao’s gaze. He sniffed, tears welling up in his eyes, “It really hurts…”

Lu Tao softly stroked his head, whispering, “It’s okay, I’ll suck it out for you, then it won’t hurt.”

Cheng Jin, startled, asked, “You’re going to suck it?”

“What else?” Cheng Jin’s face turned even redder, “Isn’t there a breast pump?”

“That might cause your nipples to crack. I can do it better.” Lu Tao unbuttoned his shirt completely, propped a pillow behind him to make him comfortable, then moved closer. Seeing Cheng Jin’s flushed cheeks, Lu Tao’s voice softened even more, “Don’t want to?”

Cheng Jin quickly shook his head, fearing Lu Tao might change his mind, “I do! Of course! I’m just worried you might find it repulsive.” He added quietly, “I read that the first extraction tastes weird…”

Lu Tao looked at his swollen breasts, “Let’s start then.”

They had stopped any sexual activity and even reduced physical touches in the half month before delivery, so Cheng Jin felt incredibly nervous as Lu Tao drew near. He had never thought Lu Tao would actually do this, but when his chest was licked, he felt slightly uncomfortable yet strangely happy.

The joy suppressed some of the pain as he looked at the handsome face so close to him. Lu Tao first moistened his nipples with his tongue, then enveloped them with his lips.

When the first wave of pain hit, Cheng Jin couldn’t help but moan in pain, gripping the bedsheet tightly. Lu Tao immediately let go, concern evident in his eyes, “Does it hurt a lot?”

Cheng Jin shook his head, managing a weak smile, “Not really… I just can’t handle pain well, keep going…”

Lu Tao paused, caressing his cheek as tears fell, “You’re crying, yet you say it doesn’t hurt?”

Embarrassed, Cheng Jin hadn’t expected to cry from pain, but seeing the compassion in his husband’s eyes warmed his heart, emboldening him to say, “Then kiss me, kiss me and it won’t hurt.”

From the moment Lu Tao first saw Cheng Jin, he knew this man was naturally sweet and affectionate. Lu Tao had feelings for him initially but held back due to his own life struggles. After initially refusing Cheng Jin’s advances due to his age and family wealth, and his own precarious situation caring for his paralyzed grandmother and pursuing his career, Lu Tao never expected Cheng Jin would ask his family to intervene, which soured his feelings.

Despite his initial coldness after their marriage, Lu Tao’s feelings for Cheng Jin never fully faded, and he now regretted not enjoying Cheng Jin’s affectionate nature sooner.

Seeing Cheng Jin trying to smile through the tears, Lu Tao’s heart softened. He leaned in and kissed Cheng Jin’s lips, asking, “Want more?”

Cheng Jin hesitated before nodding shyly, “Yes.”

After both nipples were cleared, Cheng Jin’s breasts continued to leak a small amount of white fluid for a few days before returning to normal. He had a cesarean section and took a week before he could get out of bed and another two weeks to somewhat recover, though Lu Tao insisted he stay in the hospital for a full month before bringing him home.

When they left the hospital, they were two, but returned as three. The small robot, seeing the baby, began joyfully spinning around, and after a while excitedly asked, “Master, master, what is the little master’s name?”

“The name?” Cheng Jin looked at Lu Tao, “We haven’t decided yet, just call him Baby for now.”

Lu Tao agreed, “Let’s call him Baby for now.”

They held a small celebration for Baby, attended by relatives and friends, including his grandmother, Yuri Kae, Ai Xue, General Mosi, and his secretary Fei Li. Yan Yi also attended, bringing gifts from himself and his six brothers. “Yan Qi said he would send his separately,” he explained.

Cheng Jin said, “He must be picking up my brother.”

Yan Yi confirmed, “Yes.”

Cheng Xu hadn’t abandoned the Geothermal Planet; after Yan Qi’s surgery stabilized, he stayed on the Imperial Planet for just five days before returning to handle affairs on the Geothermal Planet. Cheng Jin heard that the survivors of the Xil tribe had moved from their original location, with some starting to build an Ice City. The hot spring resort continued to expand, and Yan Qi had even invested in a ski resort and was planning a film and television base.

Cheng Jin was surprised that Yan Qi didn’t use this opportunity to keep his brother close, attributing it to his growth and newfound respect for others.

As the party was about to start, Cheng Jin hadn’t seen his brother and got no signal from his communicator. Impatient, he told Lu Tao, “Husband, I’m going to wait at the door.”

Lu Tao nodded and asked, “Do you want me to come with you?”

“You stay with the guests,” Cheng Jin glanced at the living room, feeling it was lively enough with Baby there but inappropriate for them all to leave.

Opening the front door, Cheng Jin was momentarily stunned when he saw the familiar flashy car, then quickly walked over, calling out, “You guys arrived and didn’t come in? I’ve been waiting anxiously. It must be Yan Qi delaying again, and… damn… Yan Qi, what are you doing?”

Peering through the window at the two entwined inside, Cheng Jin was both shocked and embarrassed, wishing he could cover his eyes.

If he wasn’t mistaken, they were doing more than just kissing, with Yan Qi’s hand stuck inside his brother’s pants, not yet withdrawn.

Inside the car, Cheng Xu was clearly struggling, but Yan Qi continued to lick around his mouth before finally letting go, slowly turning his head while lowering the car window, and casually remarked, “This is like a reunion that’s better than a honeymoon, understand?”